1963 Austin A 99 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99. 2004 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1963 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 99 | 911 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |